BOTSWANA OPENS UP TO THE WORLD - TOURIST VISA TO BE ISSUED ON ARRIVAL

15 Nov, 2018

In an effort to improve the ease of doing business in Botswana, Botswana will offer TOURIST VISA at point of entry effective Saturday, 24th November 2018. This announcement was made by His Excellency, The President of Botswana, Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi at the High Level Consultative Council (HLCC) meeting held today( 15th November 2018, at Fairgrounds Holdings- Pavilion Hall).

The HLCC is a platform eant to promote public and private sector participation on issues of national interest. The forum is chaired by the State President.

In his remarks, His Excellency, The President, Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi rea ffirmed Government's commitment to allow private sector space to drive the economy through removal of regulatory impediments which prevent rapid economic growth. HE further stated that "Government is undertaking a number of reforms to effectively support the activitie sof the private sector, including immigration, trade and investment, land administration, ICT amongst others."

The president of Business Botswana highlighted that HLCC intends to continue seeking lasting solutions to make Botswana the best place to do business and hence create opportunities for economic growth and job creation.